Community Corner
🌱 S. Toledo Shooting Death + Multi-Home Fire + Charity Car Crash
Your five-minute guide to all things happening today in town.
Good morning, Toledo! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Toledo today.
First, today's weather:
Times of clouds and sun. High: 46 Low: 40.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has announced details surrounding the 2022 budget for Toledo. The proposal was submitted to Toledo City Council on Monday and focuses on adding police and firefighters, investing in youth programs, and road improvements. (13abc Action News)
- Toledo Police responded to a car that crashed into the side of the Cherry Street Mission early Monday morning. A woman was taken to the hospital for injuries and witnesses saw police place a man in handcuffs. The crash resulted in a brief closing of 17th and Monroe Streets. (13abc Action News)
- An early Monday morning fire has damaged multiple homes in Central Toledo in the 1600 block of Hamilton Street. Toledo Fire & Rescue crews responded around 12:30 AM after the fire began in a vacant home but spread to those around it. There were no reported injuries and a cause has yet to be determined. (WTOL)
- 19-year-old Toledoan Javonti McCray was shot and killed in the Canyon Cove Villas and Townhomes in South Toledo Sunday evening. Toledo Police responded to the scene and investigations are ongoing. There were reports of a silver Mercury Milan that may have been involved. (WTOL)
- The Manor House at Wildwood Metropark is undergoing its yearly transformation as volunteers decorate each room with a holiday theme. Celebrating its 45th year, the Manor House will be available to tour from December 4-12 with masks required. (WNWO NBC 24)
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Today in Toledo:
- Abstract Art Class - South Branch Library (11:00 AM)
- Barista Coffee at Home - Kent Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Zumba - Birmingham Branch Library (4:00 PM)
- Bonita Bead Boutique: Holiday Fun - Reynolds Corners Branch Library (5:00 PM)
- West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group, West Toledo Branch Library (6:30 PM)
Toledo Patch Notebook
- Author Tedd Long has written the latest entry in a series: 100 Things to Do in Toledo Before You Die. Long credits his love for all things Toledo, including a variety of excellent local food, as inspiration for the book. (Toledo City Paper)
- In 2020, local band the Amelia Airharts was voted both Best Original Band and Best Cover Band by residents of the Glass City. The group is nominated again this year for Best Original Band and readers can vote daily through December 15. (Toledo City Paper)
- Gas prices in Toledo have reportedly dropped 3.3 cents a gallon, according to GasBuddy. Experts say to expect prices to drop through Thanksgiving. (WTOL)
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— Brad King
About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!
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